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The Strangest Places on Earth96

The Strangest Places on Earth

Buried deep in the dark ice of Antarctica, lies one of several lake basins in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, which is called Lake Vida. The lake was first discovered in the 1950's, and believed to be frozen solid. In the 1990's, more research was...

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Mass Tourism Definition94

Mass Tourism Definition

This is a brief description of mass tourism. Detailed within social, environmental and economic impacts.

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Wisconsin Cities With Indian Names And French Origins93

Wisconsin Cities With Indian Names And French Origins

There are numerous Wisconsin cities with Indian names and French origins. By examining the meaning of these names, one can gain an insight into the history of a great state where I was born and grew up. This hub first describes the history of Wisconsin, and then concentrates on how the Indians and French left their influence by naming cities and towns in Wisconsin.

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History and Geography–The Foundations of Culture91

History and Geography–The Foundations of Culture

Learning Objectives 1.      The Importance of History and Geography in the Understanding of International Markets 2.      History and Contemporary Behavior 3.      History is Subjective 4.      Manifest Destiny and...

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What Influences Child Development?91

What Influences Child Development?

Find out what environmental factors determine how your child will develop. You may have more control than you think.

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Life Skills - Things Everyone Should Know How To Do89

Life Skills - Things Everyone Should Know How To Do

One day, I came to a dreary conclusion: I had no skills. That realization led the the creation of this (super) useful and practical article. I felt that these were things that everyone should know how to do, or in my case, learn how to do. If you are in a similar situation that I found myself in, this article may help you out too.

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Visit Paris Without Leaving the United States89

Visit Paris Without Leaving the United States

The 23 cities and towns named Paris in the United States.

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England: Geography Quiz88

England: Geography Quiz

Several people have asked me to create a Great Britain quiz — England, Scotland, and Wales. Rather than do that, I'm going to write three quizzes, one for each of these components of Great Britain which, when combined with Northern Ireland, comprise the country called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This is the first of those three quizzes.

78 comments    england scotland wales
The geography of Nepal87

The geography of Nepal

The geography of Nepal The geography of Nepal Nepal, the great historic place and famous tourist place in the world. Nepal is situated in the Arm of Himalayas. The area of Nepal is 147181 sq.km. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. Nepal is divided...

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American Ignorance of Global Geography: A History86

American Ignorance of Global Geography: A History

For years, I have heard (and seen at times for myself) that Americans are terrible in geography. I decided to do a little quick research, and sure enough, when I googled “Americans Geography Knowledge,” several links came up confirming how...

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